2017 YER to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 YER to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the YER to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 33.4667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 32.0097.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4570 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.4523 to the December average rate of 33.2473, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 33.4667 was down 12.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 38.0486, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 YER based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
YER to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 32.5523, compared to 33.1332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5809 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 1.1108 LAK (High: 33.1205 / Low: 32.0097). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2628 LAK (High: 33.3072 / Low: 33.0444).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0088 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 33.2327) against the same month in 2016 (average: 32.6384), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5942 (+1.82%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.9094 | 32.0385 | 32.4523 |
| February | 32.9747 | 32.0416 | 32.5135 |
| March | 32.9689 | 32.0136 | 32.5087 |
| April | 32.9293 | 32.0152 | 32.5251 |
| May | 32.8742 | 32.0120 | 32.5163 |
| June | 33.1237 | 32.0193 | 32.7979 |
| July | 33.1205 | 32.0097 | 32.8768 |
| August | 33.2680 | 32.9163 | 33.0810 |
| September | 33.3352 | 33.0025 | 33.1635 |
| October | 33.3072 | 33.0444 | 33.1978 |
| November | 33.4667 | 33.0487 | 33.2327 |
| December | 33.4181 | 33.0222 | 33.2473 |